Entrepreneur visa (Tier 1)

The Tier 1 entrepreneur category is for those investing in the United Kingdom by setting up or taking over, and being actively involved in the running of one or more businesses in the United Kingdom.

If you are already a business person or a highly skilled migrant, student or entrepreneur and have plans to doing business in the UK by investing funds, you may be eligible to apply under Tier 1 (entrepreneur) category under the Points Based Scheme. (PBS)

Eligibility
At The UK Visa Agency we can make an application for you under the Tier 1 Entrepreneur category now if you are one of the following:

If you are currently in the United Kingdom and want to make an first application as an entrepreneur.

If you are already in the United Kingdom as an entrepreneur and want to extend your permission to stay (leave to remain) within your existing category;

If you are already in the United Kingdom as a business person or innovator and want to extend your permission to stay in the entrepreneur category;

If you are applying for permission to enter the United Kingdom (leave to enter or entry clearance) under the entrepreneur category we can prepare and submit your application for entry clearance (leave to enter) to the British High Commission under the entrepreneur category for you.

Points Based Assessment
To qualify for a visa under the Tier 1 entrepreneur category you must pass a points based assessment.

You and your family / dependents will be assessed under a variety of categories and would need to obtain a minimum of 95 points under the points based assessment including fully satisfying the strict English Language and maintenance requirements.

You will also need to prove you have access to £200,000 that is disposable and in a financial institution that you are able to invest in a business in the UK.

If you do not score a minimum of 75 points for your attributes and 10 points for English language and 10 points for available maintenance (funds), and show extensive supporting documentation, business plan, finances and accounts your application will be refused.

Start the application process
At the UK Visa Agency our expert immigration consultants will assess your eligibility & suitability of your supporting documentation and represent you fully in your application to the Border Agency for leave to enter or remain in the UK as a Tier 1 Entrepreneur.

Use The UK Immigration Agency’s points based calculator to calculate how many points you have and whether you are eligible to work in the United Kingdom as an entrepreneur under the points-based system.